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Race and Health Observatory to work with UK academic team to explore impact of Long-COVID on UK Healthcare Workers
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has announced the start of a three-year study to investigate the long-term impact of COVID on NHS healthcare workers (HCWs) across the UK from diverse ethnic backgrounds and roles. This...2021-12-11 2589 0 -
NHS Christmas Campaign
In the lead up to the festive period, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign shines a light on the incredible life-saving work of South Asian frontline workers Christmas is an exciting time of year but as...2021-12-09 2441 0 -
Healthy Heart Tips: Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is an approach to food where you pay full attention to eating. Research has shown that eating mindfully can improve digestion, help regulate appetite and helps us enjoy our food much more. Here we...2021-12-05 1819 0 -
Barnardo’s launches support for parents and carers of young children with respiratory infections this winter
Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, has expanded the support offered by its helpline for families from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities this winter. The Boloh helpline will support families with young children at higher...2021-11-11 3530 0 -
Healthy Heart Tips: Insulin and our Hearts
The 14th November is the birthdate of the Canadian Scientist Frederick Banting who discovered insulin. Insulin is an important hormone that allows sugar to move from our blood, after digesting food, into our muscles and fat cells...2021-11-10 1205 0 -
Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge wins a National Service User Award
Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge has won a national award for their work to keep therapeutic services running during the pandemic. Staff and patients at the inpatient rehabilitation service for men with complex needs, in Woodcross Street,...2021-11-10 1549 0 -
New doctoral training programme will train future healthcare professionals
Future healthcare professionals working in mental health and neurosciences will be trained at a new Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) thanks to a multi-million award from Wellcome. Led by the University of Nottingham, the new DTP is a collaboration...2021-11-09 957 0 -
Movember: GP reveals five things you should know about prostate cancer
· One in eight UK men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime · Dr Rhianna McCylmont explains the main symptoms and treatment options Movember aims to raise awareness of the key health issues impacting men,...2021-11-03 1365 0 -
Healthy Heart Tips: How to enjoy a healthy Diwali
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a five-day religious festival celebrated around the world. The festival is celebrated by many different faiths, bringing family and friends together. Here are some tips to help you enjoy...2021-11-02 957 0 -
Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge hails the success of music therapy within mental health treatment
A service user at Cygnet Sedgley House and Lodge has written a song and starred in his own rap music video as part of a new music therapy programme. The rehabilitation service for men with complex...2021-10-20 2178 0
